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sakisreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I was not expecting this depth of humanness, right down to all the upsetting content (content warnings below). But I loved Jayne for all her fucked up energy and for finally owning it, and I loved June for her fierceness, especially at the end.
I’m going to be thinking about this book for a while now. 4 out of 5 stars, thank you ✨
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Racism, and Self harm
michaelion's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I hate contemporary references in books with a passion but this one isn't that bad.
My only issue is Jayne is constantly said to be an emotional character but reading through I can barely get a sense of her thought process. She does things / takes actions at random,
I guess my other issue is misused AAVE. But also... Asian American? From Texas? New York transplants? Color me shocked.
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Cancer, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Abandonment, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Medical content, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Minor: Racial slurs and Stalking
lucymoosie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Body horror, Cancer, Eating disorder, and Sexual content
purpleblueraiin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Cancer, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Vomit, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Drug use, Sexual content, and Alcohol
nataliebootlah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
June’s cancer diagnosis trumps Jayne’s dead-beat boyfriends, inability to attend class, and NYC-closet apartment. Sister relationships ebb and flow, sometimes you loathe them. Other times you put up with them because you have to.
Choi has an amazing way with words making you feel like you’re listening to a personal soundtrack of NYC. Yolk hit the nail on the head with a nostalgia that felt like visiting somewhere so familiar. It feels comfortable and uncomfortable simultaneously.
Also, this book cover is just perfect. *chefs kiss*
TW: eating disorders, dysmorphia, cancer, female fertility, talk of child loss, mental illness.
Graphic: Body horror, Cancer, Eating disorder, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Self harm, and Dysphoria
womanwill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Cancer, Child death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, and Grief
natkimko's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness